grooms cake

For Steel Magnolias fans, "groom's cake" will probably forever bring to mind a red velvet armadillo cake. You remember: But this is so not the case with today's groom's cakes. The tradition is alive and well—especially in the South, where it began years and years ago—and, if you've been on Pinterest lately, you'll see that they can be incredibly creative and funny. (And, OK, some are also just really weird, but that's all part of the charm.) Once upon a time, pieces of the groom’s cake got sent home with wedding guests, and single women would slide a slice under their pillows at night so they'd dream about their husbands-to-be. That doesn't seem to be the case as much these days, but the cakes are still usually gifts from the bride to the groom—giving them both a chance to get a little silly, sweet, or playful. If you do want to include a cake for the groom, there are a few things to keep in mind during planning. These tips are via Belvedere Events & Banquets: * Start early! Give yourself lots of time to find the perfect baker and designer. The groom's cake isn't the centerpiece of your wedding—not read more